Intermediate Indian gurnard.
📖 Overview
Intermediate Indian gurnard. (Pterygotrigla intermedica) is a ray-finned fish of the family Triglidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12; Vertebrae: 27. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: opercular spine long and cleithral spine very short; lateral-line scales 56-62; gill rakers 2 (+2 rudimentary) on upper limb and 12-13 (+5-6 rudimentary) on lower limb of first gill arch; bucklers 8-10 (1st and last are united) at the base of first dorsal fin; vertebrae 27. Colouration: a large black blotch between the 4th and 6th spines of the 1st dorsal fin; second dorsal fin with one longitudinal row of small dark pigmentations; inner surface of pectoral-fin with black membranes, white posterior margin and three small white spots basally in fin, each ray creamy white .Cross section: angular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Intermediate Indian gurnard. is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic. Tropical Indian Ocean: India.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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